The melody of the Kingdom is that which hath caused the
motion of the universe; the musk-diffusing fragrance of the rose-garden of God
is that which hath perfumed the nostrils; and the reflection of the Sun of
Truth is that which hath illumined the whole earth. Now is the beginning of
illumination! Therefore, the people of darkness imagine that they can oppose
(this Revelation); yet, ere long they shall find themselves in loss and
consternation! They shall observe that the power of the Word of God hath
subdued East and West. Be thou not sad and dispirited on account of the
opposition of the heedless ones. Soon they shall regret sorely. Reflect thou
how the Pharisees persecuted and looked down in contempt upon His Holiness the
Christ. The result was that His lamp became ignited, His light began to shine
and His followers sparkled like unto the stars from the horizon of existence;
and the consequence to the Pharisees was the pangs of remorse and regrets.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha ('Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, vol. 1')
